Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- CENSURE
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criticize (Verb) : to say that you disapprove of somebody/ something censure (Verb) : to criticize somebody severely often publicly ; rebuke appreciate (Verb) : to recognize the good qualities of somebody/ something blame (Verb) : to say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad abuse (Verb) : to use something in a way that is wrong or harmful
Correct Option: A
criticize (Verb) : to say that you disapprove of somebody/ something censure (Verb) : to criticize somebody severely often publicly ; rebuke appreciate (Verb) : to recognize the good qualities of somebody/ something blame (Verb) : to say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad abuse (Verb) : to use something in a way that is wrong or harmful
Direction: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the word given in bold.
- PROLIFERATE
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reproduce (Verb) : to produce something again ; to make something happen again in the same way proliferate (Verb) : to increase rapidly in number or amount; multiply
progression (Noun) : the process of developing gradually from one stage to another prohibit (Verb) : to stop something from being done or used, especially by law stipulate (Verb) : to state clearly and firmly that something must be done or how it must be doneCorrect Option: D
reproduce (Verb) : to produce something again ; to make something happen again in the same way proliferate (Verb) : to increase rapidly in number or amount; multiply
progression (Noun) : the process of developing gradually from one stage to another prohibit (Verb) : to stop something from being done or used, especially by law stipulate (Verb) : to state clearly and firmly that something must be done or how it must be done
- PARADOX
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puzzle (Noun) : a game; something that is difficult to understand or explain paradox (Noun) : a person, thing or situation that has two opposite features and therefore seems strange; a statement containing two opposite ideas that make it seem impossible paradise (Noun) : a perfect place where people are said to go when they die question (Noun) : a sentence, phrase or word that asks for information challenge (Noun) : a new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill
Correct Option: C
puzzle (Noun) : a game; something that is difficult to understand or explain paradox (Noun) : a person, thing or situation that has two opposite features and therefore seems strange; a statement containing two opposite ideas that make it seem impossible paradise (Noun) : a perfect place where people are said to go when they die question (Noun) : a sentence, phrase or word that asks for information challenge (Noun) : a new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill
- COLOSSAL
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enormous (adjective) : extremely large in size or amount colossal (Adjective) : extremely large famous (Adjective) : known about by many people vigorous (Adjective) : very active ; determined ; full of energy energetic (Adjective) : having a lot of energy and enthusiasm
Correct Option: D
enormous (adjective) : extremely large in size or amount colossal (Adjective) : extremely large famous (Adjective) : known about by many people vigorous (Adjective) : very active ; determined ; full of energy energetic (Adjective) : having a lot of energy and enthusiasm
- INCEPTION
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beginning (Noun) : the time when something starts inception (Noun) : the start of an institution or organisation initiative (Noun) : a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose ; the ability to decide and act on your own without
waiting for somebody to tell you what to do initial (Adjective) : happening at the beginning
origin (Noun) : the point from which something startsCorrect Option: B
beginning (Noun) : the time when something starts inception (Noun) : the start of an institution or organisation initiative (Noun) : a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose ; the ability to decide and act on your own without
waiting for somebody to tell you what to do initial (Adjective) : happening at the beginning
origin (Noun) : the point from which something starts